I would still get a trainer, but you can transfer the engine and radio over to lower cost. It will save you money in the long run going through the steps. There is a local guy who only wanted to have a P-51 so he got the Hanger 9 .60 one. Crashed it, got another, crashed it; he did it 9 times; 9 hanger 9 planes; dont know how many radio parts or engines. Ego got him( and unlimited wallet); his occupation Big jet pilot. Thats $1800 dollars in recked planes.